DFW day trips and backroad destinations
Last weekend I went to Lampasas Texas. The main purpose of the trip was to swim in the pool at Hancock Springs, but there was enough time left over to explore other attraction in Lampasas. Hancock Springs Hancock Springs has been a popular destination for swimming at least since the 1880′s. Back in the 19th [...]
County History Before Lampasas County was created, John Burleson, an early settler, deeded land to his daughters, Elizabeth Scott and Martha Moore. After it became popular belief that the spring water in Lampasas possessed healing powers, Elizabeth laid out lots for a town and offered them for sale. Lots were priced between $5.00 and $12.50. [...]